Aqeel Ahmad
About Aqeel Ahmad
Aqeel Ahmad is an IT Project Manager II (Technology Strategy) at TELUS in Alberta, Canada, with extensive experience in telecom and IT project management.
Current Position at TELUS
Aqeel Ahmad is currently employed at TELUS as an IT Project Manager II, specializing in Technology Strategy. Based in Alberta, Canada, he plays a pivotal role in steering and executing IT projects aligned with the company's strategic technological goals. His responsibilities involve coordinating with various departments to ensure project milestones are achieved and objectives are met efficiently.
Previous Roles at Rogers Communications
Between 2017 and 2018, Aqeel Ahmad worked at Rogers Communications as a Project Manager within the Enterprise Business Unit. During his 11-month tenure in Ontario, Canada, he was responsible for managing various projects focused on enhancing enterprise business solutions. This position allowed him to leverage his project management skills to meet the company’s operational and strategic objectives.
Experience at Ericsson Canada Inc.
Aqeel Ahmad has a notable background with Ericsson Canada Inc. where he served as a Senior ICT Consultant from 2016 to 2017 in the Toronto, Canada Area. This role, which lasted 11 months, involved providing consulting services on ICT projects, leveraging his expertise in telecom and IT to deliver superior solutions. Prior to that, he was a Technical Project Manager at Ericsson in the Sultanate of Oman (RMEA) from 2007 to 2015, contributing to large-scale projects over an 8-year period.
Educational Background
Aqeel Ahmad has an Advanced Certificate in Leadership from the University of Alberta, which he earned between 2021 and 2023. His educational journey also includes a BSc. in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Electronics and Communications, from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (1993 to 1998). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from the University of the Punjab, completed between 1990 and 1992.
Technical Expertise and Achievements
Aqeel Ahmad has extensive experience working with major telecom vendors and operators including Ericsson, Nortel, ZTE, MTN, Ooredoo, Warid, and Etisalat Groups. His specialization encompasses systems planning and engineering, particularly in OSS/BSS and digital transformation. He has been actively involved in the execution of projects related to IT, data centers, cloud, and cybersecurity. With strong skills in technical project management and business analysis, he has a proven track record of delivering large and complex solutions in the Telecom and IT domains.